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Art of the Middle Game by Alexander Kotov and Paul Keres SC 1989
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- 9780486261546
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486261549
ISBN-13
9780486261546
eBay Product ID (ePID)
760592
Product Key Features
Book Title
Art of the Middle Game
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1989
Topic
Chess
Features
New Edition
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Games & Activities
Book Series
Dover Chess Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
89-039222
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
794.1/23
Edition Description
New Edition
Synopsis
While there are plenty of books dealing with chess openings, and no shortage of helpful volumes on the endgame, there are far fewer available on the all-important middle game. And yet, the middle game is one of the most challenging parts of the contest. It is then that the player has the chance to initiate long-range attacks and create defensive systems. In this excellent study, two great grandmasters combine their talents in a masterly analysis of attack and defense in the middle game. Kotov was one of the great attacking players of the century, and in this book he has written an entire chapter devoted to the strategy and tactics of attacking the king. Conversely, Keres has contributed an outstanding and unconventional treatment of defense, showing how one can defend any position given the right spirit and understanding, no matter how hopeless it may seem. The truth of Philidor's statement that "pawns are the soul of chess" is reflected in a helpful chapter in which Kotov demonstrates that the shape and configuration of pawns in the center have a vital bearing on the way one has to play the middle game. Finally, Keres takes up the difficult but rewarding topic of analysis, offering a practical and extremely thorough analysis of adjourned games, to reveal how a master's mind works and how one should analyze any given position. In addition, there is an authoritative introduction by International Master and chess authority Harry Golombek, who has translated the volume. Brimming with insights and valuable strategic hints, The Art of the Middle Game belongs in the library of every serious chess player., Two great grandmasters combine their talents in a masterly analysis of attack and defense in the middle game: attacking the king, defense, pawn structure, and much more. Introduction by Harry Golombek., Two grandmasters offer masterly analysis of neglected area: attacking the king, defense, pawn structure, much more. Introduction by Harry Golombek., Superb guide to neglected area of chess. Two formidable grandmasters cover attacking the king, defense, importance of pawn structure, analysis, much more. Authoritative introduction by Harry Golombek. Belongs in the library of every serious chess enthusiast. Indexes of players and middle-game themes.
LC Classification Number
GV1450.3.K
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